The 2023 LEGO Super Mario wave introduces new areas and characters for you to expand on and the first set that we’ll check out is Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper (71414). The set has 130 pieces and retails for $14.99.
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The LEGO Art theme has evolved in the past few years to include famous pieces of pop culture and now we have transitioned to iconic art with the Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208). This set has 1,810 pieces and retails for $99.99 and it not only does it feature one Japan’s most famous pieces of art but one of the most recognizable pieces of art in history.
Like we previous years, we are back with a recap for The Brick Fan on what happened in 2022. I know some of you don’t read this but this is just for posterity.
Our post count went down to 912 from a previous 1,095 from 2021, however, 2022 was our highest traffic year with 32,039,740 page views. It’s not a huge increase from 2021 as it was only about 1% but we averaged more views per post which concludes that we didn’t need to post more to get the same amount of traffic. Makes me think of what traffic would be like if we had 100 posts a week, IYKYK.
The highest traffic day was on my birthday which coincidentally was also the same day as LEGO Con 2022 where LEGO revealed a lot of new sets that day. That was the previous record of the highest total ever on the site but that has since been broken a few days ago.
We had less returning visits but we did have more first time visits, possibly because of new fans that have joined the hobby in recent years. We crossed the 150 million page view mark and we should be hitting 200 million by the end of the year.
Our social media accounts have been growing slowly and I’m content on how they are growing. They could be better but I don’t advertise them too much or try to get people to follow.
Facebook – 25,979 followers (11% increase)
Twitter – 14,331 followers (19% increase)
Instagram… Continue
As part of the LEGO Disney 100 celebration, LEGO is looking to feature some AFOL toy photography of your Disney creations. They are looking for Disney moments recreated with LEGO or what Disney means to you expressed with LEGO bricks.
They have given a hint on what they are looking for so take that advice. The creations most likely to be featured will be those associated with Disney History, Disney Parks, and Disney animated films.
You can submit your responses using the form provided. They didn’t give a deadline but the earlier the better, I suppose. For the first question what AFOL Community you are a member of, you can use The Brick Fan if you’re not part of any LUG.
Throughout 2023 there will be AFOL toy photography featured to celebrate Disney 100. If you would like to submit your creation to be featured on official LEGO® brand channels and Disney channels, please fill out the information below.
The team is looking for Disney moments recreated with LEGO bricks or what Disney means to you created in LEGO bricks. The MOCs most likely to be featured will be those associated with Disney History, Disney Parks and Disney animated films.
LEGO has revealed the Houses of the World 1 (40583) as an upcoming gift with purchase set. The set has 348 pieces and is a modular set that is to be combined with three other GWPs coming later on this year. There’s no details yet on its availability.
Be inspired by different cultures as you build the first in a collection of LEGO® Houses of the World. In tribute to the buildings of South America, this house (40583) features distinctive architectural details. The theme continues inside with South American interior decor. The modular design means this house can be combined with others from the collection (40590, 40594 and 40599) – each available separately.
• Celebrate architecture from around the world – Build the first in a collection of LEGO® houses from around the globe with this South American-inspired building kit
The other GWP that will be coming soon is the Birthday Diorama (40584) which has 157 pieces. Like with the other set, there’s no information yet on when it will be available.
… ContinueMark your birthday or send a celebratory gift to friends or family with this sweet LEGO® Birthday Diorama (40584). The set includes lots of colorful birthday details, including balloons, a candle, cakes, gifts and “Happy Birthday” signage. There are also 2 minifigures to add to the party vibe. Use the changeable scenery to customize your build.
• Build a birthday diorama – Create a party scene to mark any LEGO® fan’s birthday. The set includes lots of celebratory details, including balloons, a candle, cakes,
LEGO has officially revealed the upcoming LEGO Icons Botanical Collection sets which will be releasing on February 1. We already seen them a few days ago but we no also know the product details for them as well.
Wildflower Bouquet (10313) – 939 pieces/$59.99
Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) – 812 pieces/$49.99
… ContinueHelping builders to blossom: New LEGO® Botanical Collection sets make perfect gifts for people to form bonds and grow closer
The LEGO Group has today announced it is growing its Botanical Collection further by introducing two new sets for adult builders: a LEGO® Wildflower Bouquet and a LEGO® Dried Flower Centrepiece.
The LEGO Group launched its Botanical Collection in 2021, with the introduction of the LEGO® Flower Bouquet and LEGO® Bonsai Tree. The Collection has since been expanded with more brick-based plants, including the LEGO® Orchid and the LEGO® Succulents. The two new sets announced today have been designed to help adult builders ‘grow closer’ and develop stronger bonds with friends or family while undertaking the social act of building them together.
“We want the two new sets we’re launching today to help people ‘grow closer’. Whether that’s buying the set for a loved one for an occasion such as Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, or at any other point in the year just as a little thank you. Why not give a longer-lasting LEGO plant and get to spend some valuable time building it together? We know the joy that plants can bring to people and our growing LEGO Botanical Collection has been created
LEGO Ideas has revealed the winner of the 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons building contest and the set to be released in stores in the near future. The winner is Dragon’s Keep: Journey’s End by BoltBuilds which is an impressive build featuring a castle and dragon climbing up it.
